The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, fell during a service in Novorossiysk, where he consecrated the temple. Slipping on the damp marble floor, Patriarch Kirill was unable to keep his balance and fell. They immediately rushed to help him and helped him up. The Russian patriarch assured that the fall did not harm […]
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Pentecost – Holy Trinity Day
One of the main Christian holidays, Holy Trinity Day, is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter, this year it falls on June 12th. About the history, traditions and meaning of this day. The celebration of this day began in 381, when the doctrine of the three hypostases of God was approved at the Second […]
Artillery strike on the Svyatogorsk Lavra: the President of Ukraine is waiting for the reaction of UNESCO and the UN
On Saturday, June 4, the All Saints Skete, consecrated back in 1912, was destroyed. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church confirmed the information: “As a result of hostilities, a large-scale fire broke out on the territory of the All Saints Skete of the Holy Assumption Svyatogorsk Lavra. The flame completely engulfed the main church of the monastery.” […]
Act of vandalism in the Church of St. George on Karitsi Square
Unknown intruders, on the day of memory of St. George, today at dawn committed an act of vandalism in the church on Karitsi Square (πλατεία Καρύτση), which bears his name. Vandals mercilessly smashed the marble iconostasis located at the entrance to the temple located in the center of the Greek capital. Presumably, the purpose of […]
Parchment scrolls in Hebrew found in the wall of the Hagia Sophia
In Istanbul, in the wall of the Hagia Sophia, 5 parchment scrolls were found. Now we have to find out if they are of historical value. The Hebrew scrolls were discovered by accident. As you know, the Turkish authorities turned the temple into a mosque. During prayer, one of the Muslims drew attention to the […]
Pentecost – Holy Trinity Day
One of the main Christian holidays, the Day of the Holy Trinity, is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter, this year it falls on June 20. About the history, traditions and meaning of this day. The celebration of this day began in 381, when at the Second Ecumenical Council of Constantinople the doctrine of […]